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Working It Out: I’m Hosting A Workout Class
My very first Working It Out column was about the time some white chick tried to Rosa Parks me and tell me I should get to the back of the Zumba class when I strolled to the front and grabbed a spot in...
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Do You Know How To Properly Wear A Bra?
On Monday I strolled into Lane Bryant on the way home from working out. I was only looking for a new sports bra, but of course I still moseyed into the regular lingerie section to see what else I...
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The Struggles Of Coming From An Unhealthy Family
[caption id="attachment_831973" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Closeup midsection of an overweight couple with junk food holding remote control[/caption] A lot of our habits,...
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Habits That Are Hard To Break After 30
[caption id="attachment_832313" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Woman meditating with cigar and tequila bottle[/caption] Studies have found that the human brain doesn’t change much...
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An Investor Told Kathryn Finney He Doesn’t “Do Black Women” So She Started...
After one investor told digital entrepreneur Kathryn Finney he doesn’t “do Black women,” Finney, the founder of the widely successful blog, The Budget Fashionista, didn’t get mad, she took action and...
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Do All Women Really Marry Their Fathers?
The other day I caught Iyanla Vanzant’s episode of “Fix My Life” with Laura Govan. Laura said she needed to be on the show because her public image hasn’t caught up to the changed woman she is. Iyanla...
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How To Have A Fit Cruise Trip
[caption id="attachment_832069" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/African American couple enjoying swimming pool[/caption] Cruise ships can be one of the most stress-free modes of...
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Tia Mowry Confirms A “Sister Sister” Reboot Is In The Works
In recent appearances on both “The Real” and “The Wendy Williams” show Tia Mowry has spoken about the potential for a “Sister Sister” reboot. But in a recent interview with Nylon magazine, Tia...
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Ditch The Grapes And Mangoes: Is Your Fruit Of Choice High In Sugar?
When it comes to making a decision to eat healthier, it's common for people to swap out the sugary foods they used to eat way too much of for fruit, which we all assume is as healthy as it gets. And...
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What Do You Do When You’re Sick Of Doing This Thing Called Life Alone?
Anyone who tells you dating is fun hasn’t had to do it for very long — or they’re not looking for one partner. It’s exhausting getting your hopes up, or getting worked up to get your hopes up about a...
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We Do Tourism: South Africa Targeting Black Entrepreneurs To Become A Top 20...
Credit: South Africa Tourism For many, Africa is a dream travel destination, but foreign perceptions and assumptions of expense deter many from making their way to the motherland, favoring the...
View ArticleAuthor & Professor Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Receives Death Threats After...
We’re living in some scary times. You know there is cause for concern when freedom of the press, free speech and even high level government investigators are being threatened and coerced into silence....
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I Cut Him Off Because of His Incessant Need For White Validation
How would you react if your squad – predominantly non-POC – constantly put you down for being #melaninpoppin? Exactly. Wouldn’t even happen. Because, for one, what the heck would you be doing rolling...
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That Boy Is Poison: 5 Signs Your Lover Is Toxic
In the words of relationship strategist Blair Nash, “Love is a beautiful thing, until it ain’t.” In some cases the signs of it turning ugly are plain as day, making it a no-brainer to plan your exit...
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Misconceptions About The Perpetually Single Woman
[caption id="attachment_832410" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Beautiful African-American woman looking to one side as if reading copy isolated on white[/caption] There are some...
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Former Racist Donates $2000 To Predominately Black Church As A Form Of Apology
You know they say the Lord works in mysterious ways and that he can do anything but fail. While LeBron says racism will always be a part of our world, it’s no longer a factor for this self-proclaimed...
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Is This Petty? A Married Usher Let A Woman Twerk On Him And People Were Pissed
Earlier this week, there was a bit of talk about Usher. No, as far as I know he doesn’t have any new music coming out. No, he hasn’t split from wife and manager, Grace Miguel. Instead, people were...
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Brandy Rushed To Hospital After Losing Consciousness On A Flight
There was a scary situation aboard a Delta flight this morning when Brandy passed out before takeoff. According to TMZ, the singer was on a Delta flight from LAX to JFK early this morning and lost...
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Young, Gifted & Black: 5 Year Old Designs Her Pre-K Graduation Dress
These babies will have you feeling that perhaps we’re not all doomed. There’s so much drama in the LBC, we absolutely need these occasional reminders that there is still hope and inspiration out there....
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It’s A “Possibility” Phaedra Might Take Kids To See Apollo When He’s Out Of...
The subject of Phaedra Parks allegedly keeping her kids from her sorta-kinda ex-husband Apollo Nida is a contentious one. I say sorta-kinda ex-husband because although the pair’s divorce was finalized...
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